Overall Score
33.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4463)33.3
Performance(#4003)62.2
Camera(#4749)38.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5059)23.3
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1998)65.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia Z9 Max
Short Review
- The ZTE nubia Z9 Max features a sleek design with dimensions of 154.8 x 76.6 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 165g, available in black and white.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp image quality at approximately 401 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and 16GB of RAM.
- The 16 MP rear camera captures decent images and supports 4K video recording, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2900 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.0.2 with nubia UI 2.8, the software experience is functional but may feel dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC support.
- The phone lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Z9 Max combines a solid build and decent specifications for its time.
- Special features include dual-band Wi-Fi and OTG support via microUSB 2.0.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
Memory16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions154.8 x 76.6 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 2.8
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass